East Sussex · Extract fan cleaning
Extract Fan Cleaning in Rye
Extract fan cleaning in Rye, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- A smell of hot grease from the extract
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan
Extract fan cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Rye
Cleaning removes grease, not wear. If we find worn bearings, a struggling motor or damage to the impeller, we’ll tell you and fan repair or replacement is something we also do. You will know whether the fan just needed cleaning or something more. If you have grease stains around the discharge and an extract fan that vibrates or rattles, we can put it right.
In a smaller place like Rye, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Rye (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What extract fan cleaning cannot fix
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- An undersized fan that can’t cope
- A failed motor or worn bearings (that needs a fan repair or replacement)
- Grease in the duct and canopy before the fan (those need a full TR19 clean)
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Rye
- Roof-mounted fans
- Axial fans
- Centrifugal fans
- Fan housings
- Discharge points
- In-line fans
Why act early in Rye
Cleaning the fan in Rye now is a short job: it takes a few hours where there are several fans or heavy deposits. Waiting adds vibration, wear and a harder clean. It’s better to plan the work at a site near Rye than wait for a failure.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Why book with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Full insurance on every job
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- We diagnose before we treat
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Rye
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Rye questions
Does the sea air around Rye make a difference to extract fan cleaning?
It can. Rye is within about 2 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at every visit.
Which environmental health team covers Rye?
That is Rother council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Rye. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
What do you do with what you remove?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
A common cause is grease. Grease collects unevenly and unbalances the impeller, causing vibration and noise. Cleaning may sort it, but worn bearings or a failing motor need a repair.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where necessary. A fixed quote follows.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
What else we do in Rye
How the visit works
Your trading hours come first. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that’s an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. Because the survey comes first, a visit to Rye can normally be finished without a second trip.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- We isolate the power before opening the housing.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- Blades, housing and surrounds are degreased with care around the electrics.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
How to prepare
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Related advice
What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and blades
The impeller is the spinning part that moves the air, and grease builds up on them unevenly. That’s what unbalances the fan, so it’s cleaned carefully blade by blade.
Roof-mounted fans
Roof fans sit at the top of the riser. They’re cleaned where safe access allows, with any limits noted.
What affects the quote in Rye
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- How big the system is
- The number of sites or systems
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- A single visit or a regular plan
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
Rye kitchens: local notes
Sea air reaches Rye, which sits within about 2 miles of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Food Standards Agency records list about 46 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 7 sandwich bars and takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Rye. Where they cook under a canopy, an extract fan is pulling grease-laden air through its blades every service. The fire and rescue service for Rye is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
School kitchens, at schools like Rye Community Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Rye (Lamb House is about 0.1 miles south-east), fitting access panels needs care. Commuter trade near Rye station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands.
Rye is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Across the TN31 area, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 24 miles away.
Work in TN31 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If you need extract fan cleaning at premises on Market Road, High Street and Market Street or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find Rye on the A259 and A268, so it’s easy for us to get to for extract fan cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan cleaning include Playden (1 mile north), East Guldeford (1 mile north-east), Rye Harbour (1 mile south-east), Houghton Green (1 mile north) and Rye Foreign (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Rye
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around St Anthony of Padua Church, Rye Harbour LNR and The Old Bell Inn, among other places. There’s a railway station in Rye itself: Rye station. Nearby you’ll also find Ypres Tower (within half a mile east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.